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Over 800 animals have a new home after Kiwis responded to SPCA'S plea for help.

The charity put out a call for help ahead of the Covid-19 alert level 4 lockdown at midnight Wednesday.

"In light of the recent Government announcements during this uncertain time Covid-19 presents us with, our centre will be closing to the public for adoptions from Wednesday afternoon at 4pm," a statement said.

Anyone wanting to adopt was urged to visit their local SPCA branch before it closed.

"Thank you so much to everyone who visited an SPCA Centre and gave one of our animals the loving family they deserve, and of course to everyone who helped spread the word."

Any animals not adopted by midnight Wednesday will remain in the care of SPCA staff.

"While we don't have all the answers about how we will be operating over the next four weeks right now, we will continue to keep you updated as soon as we can share more information," a statement said.

"Once again, thank you so much for all your support for the animals during this time!"